What should I be wearing in the different seasons?

rossbarney2003
rossbarney2003 Posts: 167
edited April 2008 in Road beginners
I am buying some new clothes for cycling and am trying to think ahead for the warmer months.

Since it has been kinda cold and wet I have been wearing bib tights, a short sleeved shirt, wind proof jersey, waterproof jacket, gloves etc, but what is best in the warmer months?

I was thinking bib shorts, short sleeved shirt, fingerless gloves, etc, but can you carry something that is small in case it cools down?

I always seem to have the problem of not knowing what to take with me/not enough room lol.

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  • davelakers
    davelakers Posts: 762
    rossbarney2003 wrote:
    I am buying some new clothes for cycling and am trying to think ahead for the warmer months.

    Since it has been kinda cold and wet I have been wearing bib tights, a short sleeved shirt, wind proof jersey, waterproof jacket, gloves etc, but what is best in the warmer months?

    I was thinking bib shorts, short sleeved shirt, fingerless gloves, etc, but can you carry something that is small in case it cools down?

    I always seem to have the problem of not knowing what to take with me/not enough room lol.

    Warmer months? Aberdeen? You sure????????
  • rossbarney2003
    rossbarney2003 Posts: 167
    davelakers wrote:
    rossbarney2003 wrote:
    I am buying some new clothes for cycling and am trying to think ahead for the warmer months.

    Since it has been kinda cold and wet I have been wearing bib tights, a short sleeved shirt, wind proof jersey, waterproof jacket, gloves etc, but what is best in the warmer months?

    I was thinking bib shorts, short sleeved shirt, fingerless gloves, etc, but can you carry something that is small in case it cools down?

    I always seem to have the problem of not knowing what to take with me/not enough room lol.

    Warmer months? Aberdeen? You sure????????

    Haha, we do get the odd warmer day lol :P
  • oldwelshman
    oldwelshman Posts: 4,733
    I do not go for shorts unless above 12 degrees.
    Then I use knee warmers which can be taken off when warm or put back on when cool.
    I wear either long sleeve top now, or short sleeve with arm warmers which can be rolled down.
    I also take a windstopper jacket in back pocket currently as I ride evenings and it gets chilly from about 8pm.
    http://s290.photobucket.com/albums/ll245/oldwelshman/
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aK5Bfqj5fxY
  • Zendog1
    Zendog1 Posts: 816
    What you need is packable options.

    An unlined Pertex windstopper (Montane Velo or similar) and legwarmers fit in jersey pockets and will cope with most of the "summer" fluctuations.
  • Bronzie
    Bronzie Posts: 4,927
    As Welshie says, kneewarmers and armwarmers can be worn with shorts and jersey right thro' from Spring to Autumn on the cooler days.
    A pair of thin waterproof overshoes like the Northwave H2O's are good if it's wet to keep feet warm + thin full finger gloves if it's wet.
    Thin waterproof shell cape and a windblock gilet can be used alone or together to keep you warm even on the cooler summer days.
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  • Kafka\'s Doll
    Kafka\'s Doll Posts: 208
    A gilet is a good option for carrying in case the air gets a bit nippier.

    I'm almost jealous of your cold weather. I bought a cycling jacket just after Christmas and have only had to use it once (I commute from Harrow to Barbican). Even in January a LS base layer and SS jersey have been plenty warm enough.
  • rossbarney2003
    rossbarney2003 Posts: 167
    I'm always a bit weary about trying kneewarmers and armwarmers since I have been told that they can be annoying i.e. slipping down etc....

    I might as well try them out for myself though. :)
  • Bronzie
    Bronzie Posts: 4,927
    Some are better than others. I got some ExteOndo ones from Prendas which are great. All the others I've tried are either designed for Chris Hoy (chunky) or Michael Rasmussen (pipecleaner) and nothing in between. :roll:
    It's a Lifestyle! -+-+- Coggan Training Levels
  • oldwelshman
    oldwelshman Posts: 4,733
    I got some Santini ones from prendas, they havent come down during racing on track or road.
    My best buy was assos windstopper jacket for £17 on ebay its great and packs into back pocket.
    Watch out on ebay in summer for bargains on winter clothing :D
    I also got 2 air block jackets for £45 each, like new.
    http://s290.photobucket.com/albums/ll245/oldwelshman/
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aK5Bfqj5fxY
  • acorn_user
    acorn_user Posts: 1,137
    This is more for winter, but you cannot beat a nice merino wool base layer. There are a bunch around. You could probably get Howies or Rapha for a reasonable price. I got mine from Millets for 30 pounds, Rapha is not a whole lot more.
  • oldwelshman
    oldwelshman Posts: 4,733
    acorn_user wrote:
    This is more for winter, but you cannot beat a nice merino wool base layer. There are a bunch around. You could probably get Howies or Rapha for a reasonable price. I got mine from Millets for 30 pounds, Rapha is not a whole lot more.
    Too much money for a base layer :D I paid £8 and £12 for Umbro and Nike from sports shop, best ones I have by far!!
    http://s290.photobucket.com/albums/ll245/oldwelshman/
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aK5Bfqj5fxY
  • drewster_70
    drewster_70 Posts: 36
    Some are better than others. I got some ExteOndo ones from Prendas which are great. All the others I've tried are either designed for Chris Hoy (chunky) or Michael Rasmussen (pipecleaner) and nothing in between

    Which brands are aimed at "pipecleaners", these are the ones that I need !!!

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